The 25-year-old graduate of Westwood High School previously served three tours of duty in Iraq. “Sergeant Hrbek was, had been a volunteer fireman in Westwood for nine years,” a worker from the U.S. Postal Service said.

U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett sponsored the legislation to honor Hrbek and President Obama signed it in June.

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